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Total Faslodex reports: 135.Faslodex FDA safety alerts: No.
Reported deaths: 12 Reported hospitalizations: 38.
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Reported Faslodex Side Effects: nausea, disease progression, fatigue, decreased appetite, asthenia, optic neuritis, rash, injection site pain, arthralgia, headache, pulmonary embolism.
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Faslodex Side Effects Report #5360063-6Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on May 24, 2006. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rectal haemorrhage. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5360064-8
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 06, 2006. Female patient, weighting 137.6 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic enzyme increased. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOMETA. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5360066-1
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on Oct 06, 2006. Female patient, 52 years of age, was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: injection site erythema, injection site inflammation, injection site pruritus, injection site reaction, injection site swelling. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROZAC, VITAMIN. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5360067-3
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 06, 2006. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 141.1 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: frequent bowel movements. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TOPROL, PAXIL, BUSPAR. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5360070-3
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on Oct 02, 2006. Female patient, 48 years of age, weighting 224.0 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer female and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, blood glucose decreased, dizziness, nausea. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANTIHYPERTENSIVE, DIURETIC, INHALERS. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5360072-7
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 29, 2006. Female patient, 78 years of age, weighting 97.00 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: body temperature increased, chills, constipation, decreased appetite, feeling abnormal, feeling hot, headache, hot flush, nausea. FASLODEX dosage: 250 MG 1 X 5.0 ML SYRINGE. During the same period patient was treated with OMNICEF. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5360073-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on July 19, 2006. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dental caries. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAMOXIFEN CITRATE, AROMASIN, ZOMETA. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5360074-0
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 20, 2007. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, eating disorder, nausea, trichorrhexis, weight increased. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CALCIUM CHLORIDE, NEXIUM, ARIMIDEX. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5360075-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on Jan 31, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 158.1 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer female and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: constipation, flatulence. FASLODEX dosage: 250 MG 1 X 5.0 ML. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5360076-4
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 12, 2006. Female patient, 68 years of age, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal sensation in eye, headache. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOXYL, ACCUPRIL. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5360078-8
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on Dec 06, 2006. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypersensitivity. FASLODEX dosage: 250 MG/5 ML. During the same period patient was treated with LOTENSIN, LIPITOR, COUMADIN, DIGOXIN, TYLENOL, CALCIUM WITH VITAMIN D. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5360080-6
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 22, 2007. Female patient, weighting 119.9 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: accidental overdose, injection site pain. FASLODEX dosage: TWO 250 MG (5 ML). Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5360081-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on Apr 25, 2006. Female patient, 63 years of age, weighting 151.9 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, bone pain. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TYLENOL. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5360082-X
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 12, 2006. Female patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: contusion, injection site pain. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5360083-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on Apr 21, 2006. Female patient, 58 years of age, was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: skin odour abnormal. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5360084-3
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 25, 2006. Female patient, 71 years of age, was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: back pain, therapeutic response unexpected. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5360085-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on Aug 29, 2006. Female patient, 63 years of age, weighting 160.9 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diverticulum, dizziness, hypopituitarism, hypothyroidism, injection site irritation, muscular weakness, nausea, pain, social problem. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with XELODA. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5360086-7
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 19, 2006. Female patient, 71 years of age, weighting 141.3 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer female and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alopecia, eczema. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5360088-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on Nov 10, 2006. Female patient, 61 years of age, weighting 162.0 lb, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: carbohydrate antigen 27.29 increased. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5373682-8
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Physician from AUSTRALIA on June 25, 2007. Female patient, weighting 220.5 lb, was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gastrointestinal haemorrhage, pulmonary embolism, vena cava thrombosis. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5375198-1
Physician from JAPAN reported FASLODEX problem on June 21, 2007. Female patient, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: optic neuritis. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INNOLET N, NORVASC, DIOVAN, INNOLET R. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5375201-9
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 26, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer recurrent and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: liver function test abnormal. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. Patient died on 04/02/2007.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5048521-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on July 07, 2006. Female patient, 47 years of age, was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: vocal cord paralysis. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5051401-2
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Physician from CANADA on July 06, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood bilirubin increased. FASLODEX dosage: 250 MG X 2. During the same period patient was treated with GABAPENTIN, RANITIDINE, PREDNISONE. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5054950-6
Physician from CANADA reported FASLODEX problem on July 06, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood bilirubin increased. FASLODEX dosage: 250 MG X 2. During the same period patient was treated with GABAPENTIN, RANITIDINE, PREDNISONE. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5063494-7
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Physician from CANADA on July 06, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ascites, blood bilirubin increased, cellulitis, jaundice, nausea, pleural effusion, vomiting. FASLODEX dosage: 250 MG X 2. During the same period patient was treated with GABAPENTIN, RANITIDINE, PREDNISONE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 07/11/2006.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5075549-1
Health Professional from FRANCE reported FASLODEX problem on Aug 03, 2006. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 183.0 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer female and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cutaneous vasculitis, ileitis, metastases to bone, nephrotic syndrome, renal vasculitis. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FOLINORAL, ROCEPHIN, CIFLOX, FLUOROURACIL, GRANOCYTE, FLAGYL, MITOMYCIN, ZOPHREN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5092779-3
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Physician from CANADA on July 06, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ascites, blood bilirubin increased, cellulitis, disease progression, metastases to liver, nausea, pleural effusion, vomiting. FASLODEX dosage: 250 MG X 2. During the same period patient was treated with GABAPENTIN, RANITIDINE, PREDNISONE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 07/11/2006.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5096038-4
Physician from FRANCE reported FASLODEX problem on Aug 28, 2006. Female patient, 68 years of age, weighting 90.39 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, fatigue, intestinal obstruction. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAXOTERE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5099784-1
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Apr 20, 2006. Female patient, weighting 145.5 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic, arrhythmia, anxiety and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ischaemic stroke. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLECAINIDE ACETATE, LEXOMIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5114005-9
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on Nov 01, 2005. Female patient, weighting 134.5 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, mineral supplementation, routine health maintenance and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fall, pubic rami fracture. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IRESSA, CELEXA, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, CALCIUM GLUCONATE. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5114814-6
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Physician from AUSTRIA on Sept 11, 2006. Female patient, weighting 242.5 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: malignant breast lump removal, surgical procedure repeated. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5116881-2
Physician from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on July 24, 2006. Female patient, 62 years of age, weighting 160.3 lb, was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stomatitis. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOMETA. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5121934-9
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 26, 2006. Female patient, 86 years of age, weighting 199.1 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer female, blood pressure, pain and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: prothrombin time shortened, vitamin b12 increased. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COUMADIN, POTASSIUM. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5124874-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on Oct 05, 2006. Female patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with metastases to chest wall, breast cancer metastatic and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure acute. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAMOXIFEN CITRATE, ARIMIDEX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5125632-7
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Physician from AUSTRIA on Sept 11, 2006. Female patient, weighting 242.5 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: malignant breast lump removal. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5141253-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on Oct 19, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: osteonecrosis. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOMETA. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5143287-2
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 27, 2006. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 146.4 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: collapse of lung, deep vein thrombosis, disease progression, dyspnoea, malignant neoplasm progression, pleural effusion. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TIPIFARNIB. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5143911-4
Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA reported FASLODEX problem on Nov 02, 2006. Female patient, 84 years of age, was diagnosed with metastatic neoplasm and was treated with FASLODEX. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5146106-3
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Aug 03, 2006. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 183.0 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer female and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, antinuclear antibody positive, cutaneous vasculitis, ileitis, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, nephrotic syndrome, pyrexia, renal vasculitis, vascular purpura. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CALCIUM FOLINATE AGUETTANT, ROCEPHIN, CIFLOX, FLUOROURACIL, GRANOCYTE, FLAGYL, MITOMYCIN, ZOFRAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5146700-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on Nov 03, 2006. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 156.1 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: telangiectasia. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAXOTERE. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5149014-7
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 19, 2006. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: osteonecrosis. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOMETA. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5154176-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on Sept 20, 2006. Female patient, 62 years of age, weighting 160.3 lb, was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stomatitis. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5155159-8
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 24, 2006. Female patient, weighting 139.3 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer female and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stomatitis. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOMETA. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5158530-3
Consumer or non-health professional from ITALY reported FASLODEX problem on Nov 14, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with breast cancer stage iv and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: phlebitis. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5159564-5
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 24, 2006. Female patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer stage iv, oestrogen receptor assay positive and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, ketosis, urine odour abnormal. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5216454-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on Nov 27, 2002. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nausea, pyrexia, vomiting. FASLODEX dosage: 250 MG MONTH IM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5216456-0
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 03, 2003. Female patient, 83 years of age, weighting 111.0 lb, was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disease progression. FASLODEX dosage: 250 MG MONTH IM. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5216457-2
Physician from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on Jan 24, 2003. Female patient, 56 years of age, was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disease progression. FASLODEX dosage: 250 MG IM. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5216458-4
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 30, 2003. Female patient, 68 years of age, was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disease progression. FASLODEX dosage: 250 MG MONTH IM. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Fulvestrant Injection
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a607031.html
ful ves' trantWhy is this medication prescribed?
Fulvestrant is used to treat hormone receptor positive breast cancer (breast cancer that depends on hormones such as estrogen to grow) in women who have experienced menopause (change of life; end of monthly menstrual periods) and whose breast cancer has worsened after they were treated with antiestrogen medications such as tamoxifen (Nolvadex). Fulvestrant is in a class of medications called estrogen receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the action of estrogen on cancer cells. This can slow or stop the growth of some breast tumors that need estrogen to grow.
How should this medicine be used?
Fulvestrant comes as a solution (liquid) to be injected into a muscle in the buttocks. Fulvestrant is administered by a doctor or nurse in a medical office. It is usually given once a month. You may receive your entire dose of medication as a single injection, or the dose may be divided into two injections that are given one after another.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a copy of the manufacturer's information for the patient.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking fulvestrant,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to fulvestrant or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as warfarin (Coumadin). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had any bleeding problems or liver disease.
- you should know that fulvestrant should only be taken by women who have undergone menopause and cannot become pregnant. However, if you are pregnant, you should tell your doctor before you begin treatment with this medication. Your doctor may also check to see if you are pregnant before you begin treatment. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant during your treatment with fulvestrant. Fulvestrant may harm the fetus.
- tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You should not breast-feed during your treatment with fulvestrant.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
If you miss an appointment to receive a dose of fulvestrant, call your doctor as soon as possible.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Fulvestrant may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- nausea
- vomiting
- constipation
- diarrhea
- stomach pain
- loss of appetite
- sore throat
- weakness
- flushing
- headache
- pain in bones, joints, or back
- pain, redness, or swelling in the place where your medication was injected
- swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- dizziness
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- depression
- nervousness
- feelings of numbness, tingling, pricking, or burning on the skin
- sweating
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- shortness of breath
- chest pain
- hives
- rash
- itching
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, or eyes
Fulvestrant may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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